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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.71, 1,442.55 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.71, 1,442.55 and 268.44 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.71 : 1,442.55 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.71/1,442.55 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.71x = 1,442.55 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.71x = 387,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,238.12/961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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